Calories in Couscous, dry
Generic food Dried or dry Grains and Pasta
Couscous, dry contains 376 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (173 g) provides about 650 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for manganese, 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 25% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 376 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.64 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 10 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77.4 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5 g | 18% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.5 mg | 22% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.2 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Copper ? | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| Manganese ? | 0.78 mg | 34% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.8 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber5 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat0.64 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium10 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.089 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.25 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.34 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.49 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.87 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.25 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.2 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.36 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.62 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.34 g |
| Valine ? | 0.54 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.47 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.26 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.37 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.52 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.4 g |
| Proline ? | 1.4 g |
| Serine ? | 0.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.086 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.62 g |
| Energy ? | 1,573 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 20 µg |
Other forms of Couscous
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous, cooked Cooked | 112 | 3.8 g | 23.2 g | 0.16 g |
| Couscous, plain, cooked Cooked | 111 | 3.8 g | 23.1 g | 0.16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni, vegetable, enriched, dry Dried or dry | 367 | 13.1 g | 74.9 g | 1 g |
| Wild rice, dry, raw Dried or dry | 359 | 12.8 g | 75.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Noodles, japanese, somen, dry Dried or dry | 356 | 11.4 g | 74.1 g | 0.81 g |
| Pasta, dry, unenriched Dried or dry | 371 | 13 g | 74.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Pasta, dry, enriched Dried or dry | 371 | 13 g | 74.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 338 | 10.2 g | 74.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Sorghum flour, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 350 | 10.2 g | 73.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Rice, red, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 360 | 8.6 g | 76.2 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry couscous?
100 g of dried or dry couscous has 376 kcal. 1 cup (173 g): about 650 kcal.
Is dried or dry couscous high in protein?
Dried or dry couscous contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.1 g in 1 cup (173 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry couscous?
Dried or dry couscous has 77.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in dried or dry couscous?
Dried or dry couscous contains 0.64 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (34% DV), copper (27% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (22% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry couscous?
100 g contains 10 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does couscous have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, couscous, dry has 376 kcal, while couscous, cooked has 112 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169699. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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